Lymph Nodes Apical

Lymphadenopathy is a condition characterized by enlarged lymph nodes. The words lymphoma and lymphadenopathy are used interchangeably. Based on location, lymphatic tumors are divided into subcutaneous, cervical, supraclavicular, axillary, inguinal, retroperitoneal, mediastinal, abdominal and others. Less common are extranodal lymphangiomas, which are characterized by widespread lymphatic lymphadenopathy. Symptoms of lymphadenopathy are nonspecific. The diagnosis is made based on data on the location, size and shape of the nodes, as well as complaints, anamnesis and the results of additional research methods. Treatment for lymphadenopathy consists of surgical removal, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these.

There are a sufficient number of different options for increasing the size of lymph nodes: from small single submandibular, parotid, etc. to giant supraclavicular, femoral, etc. The most common is an increase in the